Thunder Bay Obituaries

Amalia Gava

Amalia (Mae) Gava passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Sunday, September 27, 2015 with her family at her side. Mae was born on May 15th, 1932 in Port Arthur, Ontario to parents Paul and Augusta Tesolin.

Posted Sep 30, 2015 10:54 AM Read more >

John Frank Pretto

Our son, father, brother, and Nonno John Frank Pretto passed away peacefully at age 61 with his family by his side on Friday September 25 at St. Joseph's Care Group. John grew up in Westfort where he attended St. Anne's Elementary School.

Posted Sep 30, 2015 10:13 AM Read more >

Harold Davison

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Harold (Davey) Davison on September 26, 2015 at Pioneer Ridge. Formerly of Beardmore, Davey was born July 22, 1921 and raised in Toronto, Ontario.

Posted Sep 30, 2015 10:11 AM Read more >

Leslie Janet Nicholls

Leslie Janet Nicholls-figure skater, professional card player, voracious reader, self-described "world's-best driver," sentimentalist, and everyday humourist-died on Thursday, September 24, 2015.

Posted Sep 30, 2015 10:09 AM Read more >

Monica Maryclare Irving

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Sister and friend Monica Maryclare Irving. Monica was born in Port Arthur on March 28, 1932. She was one of 5 children to Mary and James Fedell.

Posted Sep 30, 2015 10:07 AM Read more >

Katarina Lancok

Katarina Lancok, at the grand age of 98, passed away at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on September 21, 2015. Katarina was born in Podrecany, a small village in Slovakia, on June 14, 1917. As a young woman she trained as a mid-wife.

Posted Sep 28, 2015 8:16 AM Read more >

Elli Maria Katri Yli-Heikkila

Mrs. Elli Maria Katri Yli-Heikkila (nee Kojonen), age 99 years, died peacefully in Bethammi Nursing Home in the early hours of September 24, 2015. Elli was born in Alaharma, Finland on July 16, 1916.

Posted Sep 28, 2015 8:15 AM Read more >

Mary Madigan

Mrs. Mary Madigan (nee Campbell), age 83 years, passed away peacefully in hospital with family by her side on Friday, September 25, 2015. Mary was born in Marks Township on May 13, 1932, and remained in Thunder Bay her entire life.

Posted Sep 28, 2015 8:12 AM Read more >

Linnea Sylvia Niemi

The family of Linnea Sylvia Niemi of Nolalu sadly announces her passing on September 22, 2015 at TBRHSC. She was born June 17, 1928 growing up in Kivikoski. She enjoyed her flowers, doing crossword puzzles, playing cards and knitting.

Posted Sep 28, 2015 8:11 AM Read more >

Sandra Sonja Modesto

Sandra Sonja Modesto (nee Selin), age 73 years and a resident of Pinewood Court, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Sandra was born in Sault Ste. Marie on September 5, 1942.

Posted Sep 25, 2015 8:03 AM Read more >